The average train between Kandy and Kotagala takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Kotagala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kandy and Kotagala. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Kotagala at 1:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy station and arriving at Kotagala station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
Kandy to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kotagala station.
The distance between Kandy and Kotagala is 40.7 km. The road distance is 70 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Kotagala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
